List of rivers of Wisconsin

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This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

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By drainage basin

This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.

Great Lakes Drainage

Lake Michigan

Menominee Drainage Basin Menomineerivermap.png
Menominee Drainage Basin
Fox Drainage Basin Foxandwolfrivermap.png
Fox Drainage Basin
Milwaukee Drainage Basin Milwaukeerivermap.png
Milwaukee Drainage Basin

Lake Superior

Mississippi River Drainage

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